A man has died after being found critically injured outside a train station in Bexley.

Police were called to a man injured outside Belvedere Railway Station at around 10.15pm on Saturday, September 18.

The London Ambulance Service also attended and despite their efforts, the man believed to be in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers believe they know his identity but await formal identification and next of kin have not yet been informed.

It is thought that the man had been stabbed but a post-morten examination will be arranged to establish the exact nature of his injuries.

A crime scene remains in place.

There have been no arrests.

Any witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 7975/18Sep.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Bexley.

"Police were called at 22:13hrs on Saturday, 18 September, after a man was found injured outside Belvedere Railway Station.

"Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service and found a critically injured man, believed to be aged in his 40s. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Although officers believe they know his identity they await formal identification.

"Next of kin have not yet been informed.

"At this early stage, it is thought that the man had been stabbed.

"A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course to establish the exact nature of his injuries.

"A crime scene remains in place.

"There have been no arrests.

"Any witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 7975/18Sep.

"To remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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